Stehekin Wash and Fire (NBC News)

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Link from NBC News

With a fire burning just miles away, residents of a Washington town dig in

The people of Stehekin have ignored calls to evacuate, causing some concern for the isolated community. One expert says people in rural communities are increasingly choosing to stay and defend their homes, rather than heed authorities.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Link from NBC News

With a fire burning just miles away, residents of a Washington town dig in

The people of Stehekin have ignored calls to evacuate, causing some concern for the isolated community. One expert says people in rural communities are increasingly choosing to stay and defend their homes, rather than heed authorities.

www.nbcnews.com

I’ve been monitoring this since I go there every year…I’m totally bummed and hope for the best…unfortunately Mother Nature is not going to give a hand by raining any time time soon…